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House roll call 855 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1986

To amend HR 3810 to strike the provisions prohibiting employment discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status.

On Oct 9, 1986, the House voted 140–260 (HR 3810). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–208, Republicans 116–54. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
140
No
260
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 9, 1986

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 54 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 208 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 3810 to strike the provisions…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-855/to-amend-hr-3810-to-strike-the-provisions-prohibiting (accessed 2026-10-17).